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Clayton Kershaw will need to find a little more room to his already crowded trophy case. Just one day after garnering a third career Cy Young Award in unanimous fashion, the Los Angeles Dodgers ace became the first pitcher in 46 years to be named the National League's Most Valuable Player. Kershaw's win was part of a Southern California sweep of Major League Baseball's most prestigious honor, with Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim outfielder Mike Trout unanimously claiming top honors in the American League after runner-up finishes to Detroit slugger Miguel Cabrera in each of the previous two years. Trout was not to be denied this time, putting together a sensational all-...

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Clayton Kershaw will need to find a little more room to his already crowded trophy case.
Just one day after garnering a third career Cy Young Award in unanimous fashion, the Los Angeles Dodgers ace became the first pitcher in 46 years to be named the...

Chicago White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez and center fielder Adam Eaton were named finalists for the Rawlings Gold Glove Award at their positions in the American League on Thursday.
Ramirez joins the Orioles’ J.J. Hardy and the Royals’ Alcides Escobar...

First baseman Jose Abreu and left-hander Chris Sale of the Chicago White Sox were named finalists for awards from the Baseball Writers Association of America.
Abreu, 27, a Cuban native, batted .317 with 36 home runs and 107 RBIs to become one of three...

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu and Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo have been named to the Sporting News All-Star teams that were announced Wednesday.
Abreu, who was named the Sporting News American League Rookie of the Year on...

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The White Sox managed just five hits off Indians starter Corey Kluber in a 3-1 loss Saturday night at Progressive Field, their third straight setback.
Sox reliever Zach Putnam took the loss after allowing two runs in the seventh inning.
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Derek Jeter will be in the spotlight for perhaps the final time when he starts at shortstop for the American League in the All-Star Game.
The New York Yankees captain, who is retiring following the season, heads the AL squad for the July 17 game in...

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A flat White Sox offense spoiled left-hander John Danks' best start of the month, and the Sox fell to the Indians 3-2 Thursday at U.S. Cellular Field, their third straight series loss.
Jason Kipnis hit the go-ahead RBI single off Danks in...

No. 20 Indians: No. 11 in a series counting down to spring training. Next: Rockies. If the Cubs could, they would run, not walk, away from the last three years of Alfonso Soriano's contract. The Orioles would do the same with the two left on Brian...

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Don’t get tired hearing about him just yet, his name figures to keep popping up as more postseason awards are announced.
Kershaw officially became a finalist for baseball’s two biggest honors Tuesday...